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Summer Cep (Boletus reticulatus) — mushroom identification photo

Summer Cep

Boletus reticulatus

✓ Edible
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Cap color
Pale tan to buff
Cap size
8-20cm
Gill color
White to olive-green
Gill attachment
Free from stem
Stem
Pale brown with reticulation
Texture
Firm
Habitat
Under oaks in warm climates
Fruiting season
Summer
Peak season
Summer

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Same as B. edulis — clean, sauté, dry or cook fresh. Outstanding flavor in summer.

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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